Glenn Surrette Obituary

Glenn is in our orayers, Marie Donnelly and Kathie Chase, everyday since we learned of his death a year ago. He will stay in our prayers as well as his family

A candle light to dispel some of the darkness of the pandemic that took you far far too soon.

I hold the many wonderful memories I shared with my dear friend very close to my heart. Lola...You have another angel watching you. Heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Elaine

Lolaso sorry I didn't keep in touch with Glenn and that I never have met you. He and I worked together teaching journalism at Winthrop in the late 1980s. I'll never forget him. And unbeknownst to him, I learned a lot about teaching and dealing with students from Glenn. I'll never forget him. So sorry for your loss.

Glenn was a one-of-a-kind friend and colleague at the newspaper I worked at for more than 40 years, and I has tremendous respect for him. He was there when I arrived, and we both moved on to a different newsroom at one point, with Glenn always a perfect example of the curmudgeonly, hardshell crab who was wonderfully kind on the inside. And always with a sharp sense of humor and genuine warmth. I know the music in heaven just got a whole lot more fun now that Glenn's there. My sincere condolences.

There was nobody like him. Glenn and I met as newspaper competitors and then colleagues beginning more than 40 years ago. I learned a good deal from him about reporting, and also about Z-Cars and the New Black Eagle Jazz Band. Classic jazz and fast cars were never far from his mind. Most important, I learned to appreciate what it means to have a good friend. His gruff exterior was paper-thin. In reality, he accepted people of all stripes and focused on the good in them. Don't we all wish we could do that? I cannot count the favors, large and small, that he did for me and my family. Wherever he went, Glenn got to know a lot of people, and there are many of us here in Western Massachusetts who still remember him with the deepest affection and admiration, even after all these years. Rest in peace, good friend.

Dear Lola and family,
I was sorry to learn of Glenn's death. I have such fond memories of time spent with him and conversations we had when I worked at the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist. He will be greatly missed and will live in my memory and heart. Please know that you and your family are in my daily prayers.

CHARACTER with a very dry wit and with a kind soul.good friends of my brothers on Plum Island , Ma. Never knew he lived down here .

Dear Lola and family,
I'm sorry to hear of Glenn's passing. He was a true gentleman and friend. I miss bumping into you folks at the Mistral and yes, time has passed all too quick. Prayers and comforting thoughts from the Hyland Clan.

Such a huge loss for his family, friends and the community. Glenn had an unmatchable dry wit, a clever sense of humor, a keen sense of real-world journalism and a tremendous heart for people. I was blessed to know him for more than 30 years and am really shaken by this news. Prayers for his wife and family.

Linda Weber

I am stunned to learn of Glenn's death! He was such a fine friend. We had stayed in touch even after I had moved to NC...my great sympathy to Lola and and rest of the family. He will be missed. mjhk

He was someone you did not forget,dry humor,witty,cutting but most of all just Glenn,one of a kind,all by himself...prayers and love to Lola...

Wishing that it weren't so and sending condolences to his family. Glenn was an original, his own person and a special soul. I am an old friends from Merrimack College who now deeply regrets not staying in closer touch. We will miss the thought of Glenn being in Charleston. Many happy memories sustain you at this difficult time. Terry Zeiss Waters and Greg Waters

Dear, dear Lola, I cant express in words the significance of having a friend like Glenn in my life. I met him in 1986 and he served as guide and mentor over the years, for which I will be forever grateful. He lives on in every day of my life. Im so very sorry for your loss.

Whenever I become aware that another Marine has answered his last muster, I am reminded by words in our Marines' Hymn that tells us, the streets of Heaven are guarded by United States Marines. Stack arms and rest your pack, Marine, and then take your post. You still have important work to do. Semper Fi, and carry on.

I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of time spent with Glenn when he worked at the Cathedral. I also enjoyed time when we would see each other in downtown Charleston. He was a good man and I know you will miss him.

How sad to hear of Glenn's death......we reconnected last June at our 50th reunion at Merrimack College in North Andover MA....Glenn looked great and it was nice to see him after so many years. He promised to tour us around his beautiful city the next time we visited Charleston. He now rests in God's heavenly Kingdom......my condolences to his family and all his friends in SC.

Glenn was a good guy who i always looked forward to seeing at Breech Inlet sunday nights .. he took me to lunch one day yrs ago when i moved to town

Lola:Am so sorry to hear this and I express for myself and Pauline our sincere condolences.I had many a great conversation with Glen when he was sacristan at the Cathedral and learned a lot from him about it. I will treasure all the fond memories.Steve and Pauline Ulak

Glenn became my friend in 1973. Back in the day when we were intemperate, he agreed to manage my campaign for Ted Kennedys seat in the Senate. Fortunately, my campaign never moved beyond that night in my living room. It came to nothing, and Kennedys magnificent Senatorial career continued unabated. But my friendship with Glenn also lasted through the years. When my wife died in 2018, Glenn went out of his way to offer comfort and relief. I will miss him.

Our neighborhood has lost a kind, caring gentleman. He will be dearly missed.

Vicki Karpick

My wish is for the sound of Fats Waller playing Carolina Shout to accompany you on your journey through Eternity, old friend.

What a great guy! Chalreston willcertainly miss Glenn. I always wanted to find time to just sit and talk with him - maybe in our next life! My sympathy to Lola, etc.

So sorry. Enjoyed teaching the Senior Semester with Glenn at the J school at USC. we kept in touch but not enough. A crusty pro who knew journalism. Looking out for Joe Sixpack.

I was so very sad to hear of Glenn's sudden death. Peter and I knew him because of our mutual membership in the British Car Club of Charleston and especially because of our shared enjoyment of our Bugeye Sprites. I always appreciated his friendliness and his welcoming me as an equal. I will truly miss seeing him at our meetings and outings.

I got to know Glenn thru the British Car Club of Charleston when Annie and I joined with our Bugeye Sprite. Glenn, a long-time Bugeye owner, quickly welcomed us in. And he warned us to let him know when his never-ending stream of Bugeye minutia was getting irritating! Glenn would periodically organize "ice cream runs" -- wonderful drives across Johns Island in our Little British Cars for a hot dog lunch at the soda fountain in Kiawah's Freshfield drug store -- that somehow never seemed to involve ice cream. He always spearheaded the BCCC's participation in the annual St Patty's Day parade and he proudly drove his Bugeye -- air horn in frequent use -- in the Mt Pleasant Christmas parade. Glenn was a good man and a good friend. I will miss him greatly.

Thank you for being a friend, Glenn. Rest In Peace

Glenn will sorely be missed by his friends in the BCCC. He was always ready to help. What a career he had in journalism! Love the photo here. Praying Lola will steadily improve.

To Glenn's family:

Please know that Joey and I send you our condolences and love.

We loved Glenn and will miss his wisdom, humor, and friendship very much.

May he rest as he lived: with grace and peace.

Wayne H. and Joey F.